Indhu V. S Explained

Indhu V. S [1]
Birth Date:9 December 1988
Birth Place:Kottayam, Kerala, India
Years Active:2010present

Indhu V. S is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam films.[2] She directed 19(1)(a).[3] [4] The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai.[5] The film released directly on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022.[6] The film won the International Federation of Film Critics for the best Malayalam film of a debut director at the International Film Festival of Kerala in 2022.[6] [7]

Biography

Indhu started her film career in 2010 as an assistant to Malayalam director Salim Ahamed.[8] Adaminte Makan Abu, Kunjananthante Kada and Pathemari are some of the films that she worked on as an assistant director. Her debut as an independent director was marked by the release of the movie 19(1)(a) Featuring Vijay Sethupathi,[9] [10] Nithya Menen,[11] [12] Indrajith Sukumaran[13] and Indrans. Indhu has written and directed the film. It won the International Federation of Film Critics at the International Film Festival Of Kerala (International Film Festival of Kerala).[14] The film has also been selected at the Moscow International Film Festival 2023 (MIFF).[15]

Filmography

Year Title Notes Ref.
2011 Adaminte Makan Abu Assistant Director
2013 Kunjananthante Kada Assistant Director
2015 Pathemari Assistant Director
2022 19(1)(a) Director [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A quick look into the world of women filmmakers in Malayalam. Arjun. Ramachandran. November 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: Nithya Menen shares photo with '19(1)(a)' director Indhu VS. T. N. M.. Staff. March 2, 2021. The News Minute.
  3. Web site: 19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi lead a meditative ode to the idea called Gauri Lankesh-Entertainment News, Firstpost. August 4, 2022. Firstpost.
  4. Web site: An article of faith: Indhu VS on her film starring Vijay Sethupathi & Nithya Menen. Saradha. U. July 27, 2022. The News Minute.
  5. Web site: ‘19(1)(a)‘ movie review: A valiant directorial debut anchored by a poignant Nithya Menen and a charming Vijay Sethupathi. Aswin V.. N. July 29, 2022. www.thehindu.com.
  6. Web site: Indhu VS: I see 19(1)(a) as a coming-of-age story. The New Indian Express.
  7. Web site: 19(1)(a) movie review: Surprisingly contemplative and subdued political drama. The New Indian Express.
  8. Web site: In pics: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen begin shoot for '19(1)(a)'. T. N. M.. Staff. November 6, 2020. The News Minute.
  9. Web site: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen's 19(1)(a) teaser leaves fans intrigued. Film to release on Disney+ Hotstar. India Today.
  10. Web site: 19(1)(a) Movie Review: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's film is a wasted opportunity. India Today.
  11. Web site: Nithya Menen-Vijay Sethupathi starrer '19(1)(a)' to release on Disney+ Hotstar. July 20, 2022. www.thehindu.com.
  12. Web site: 19(1)(a) review: Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi struggle to save Indhu VS’s directorial debut that fails to deliver on its promise. OTTPlay.
  13. Web site: Indrajith Sukumaran starts shooting for ‘19(1)(a)’. Digital. Native. November 12, 2020. The News Minute.
  14. Web site: 21 Malayalam films to be screened at IFFK. The Hindu. Bureau. November 30, 2022. www.thehindu.com.
  15. Web site: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen team up for new Malayalam film. Digital. Native. October 15, 2020. The News Minute.
  16. Web site: Article 19 (1) (a): Poster of Vjay Sethupathi, Nithya Menon movie out. October 16, 2020. OnManorama.
  17. Web site: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen saw 19(1)(a) as their own project: Indhu VS. January 16, 2021. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  18. Web site: വിജയ് സേതുപതിയും നിത്യയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന '19 (1)(എ)' ഒടിടി റിലീസിന്. Samayam Malayalam.
  19. Web site: Best Malayalam Films 2022: A year so good that keeping this list down to 10 was impossible-Entertainment News, Firstpost. December 26, 2022. Firstpost.
  20. Web site: Vijay Sethupathi to play a writer in 19(1)(a). January 16, 2021. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  21. Web site: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film ‘19 (1) (a)’. November 5, 2020. www.thehindu.com.